dusty springfield goin' back

[@badbobpotato9697]

One of the finest songs of all time... performed by one of the greatest voices that ever lived

[@kyawkyawwin1]

Absolutely.

[@janeokeeffe5297]

I agree

[@ewanodoherty2545]

One of my all time favourites from one of the best 🙂 For the first time today I detected a 'spill' on the recording at 02'46" - a man's voice singing the exact rhythm of the orchestra, going 'ba-ba BAA-BAA ba-ba-ba' . Could it have been Peter Knight (RIP), the conductor, or someone else, any thoughts(?) 🙂

[@rhondadeane6488]

Without a shadow of a doubt 💯

[@wovencleric2194]

Carol King cried when she heard Dusty's version, she was so moved.

[@marnie620]

Love the lyrics of this song. Means so much more as we get older . Fantastic.

[@rhondadeane6488]

I agree too

[@soulfulfreedomheart2505]

The lyrics are wrong

[@donaldsutton826]

Am 73 now has got tears in my eyes wishing could go back.

[@stevev3664]

I’m 68 going on 30. In my mind I’m still young and my memory still sharp. When I see the state of the world today and the way it’s going, this song sums up how I feel.

[@rmw4496]

It was the song Steve my dad asked to be played at his funeral which I did. I love the song and Dustys is my favourite version but my dad's was phil collins. I'm still trying to understand what the song meant to him personally. I'm 58 and I guess I really should know

[@youchwb6005]

@@rmw4496 It's about the loss of innocence when someone reached adulthood, and yearns for the happier times in their childhood when things were not so complex.

[@rmw4496]

@@youchwb6005 thank you. I really appreciate your input. I've tried to use the song to better understand my dad. What you're saying makes a lot of sense. He raised me alone from the age of 2 when he was just a young 20 year old man himself.

[@barrymouatt3306]

So true I am 77 and a big fan of Dusty it takes me back to 1966 life was so simple yes the world had its ups and downs but not like now its really messed up

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

I'm 63..and I have chosen this to be the song when my coffin goes in for my funeral..leaving is Dance with my father..because that's what I'll be doing..

[@paulhowe8420]

No one else could sing this beautiful song better than Dusty it brings tears to my eyes. Now I am in my later years.

[@christinebennett3290]

Wait a minute you haven't heard me , 😅😥😢🇬🇧 I'm going back ❤️

[@sallyjoan]

@@christinebennett3290 who wants to hear you? I bet you can't sing for toffee

[@captpicard6894]

Favorite Dusty song ever, wonderful song, very touching lyrics, and a voice that tugs at your heart strings as much as Billie Hollidays, best female singer the UK ever produced in my view.

[@rhondadeane6488]

Mary O'Brien was her real name she was of Irish descent ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@rhondadeane6488]

You don't have to say you love me was another outstanding and best song's ever 💯 she really was an idiol xxxx

[@JIM-ot4ws]

Bassie, Garland, Dusty and Streisand ... the best of the 20th Century. Of course you have Joplin and Whitney and others. The guys: Freddie, George Michael, Sinatra, Elvis. All unique and irreplaceable.

[@rhondadeane6488]

And of course Tony Bennett 💯

[@ufoman4468]

I agree with your first sentiments regarding Dusty Springfield . But Billie Holliday features well below Sam Brown, Dusty Springfield, Kate Bush, and many more in my opinion. But as you say, Each to their own .

[@katierear8113]

Dusty sings this with so much empathy it makes me cry! It is unbelievably beautiful and I pray she knew that! Rip sweet lady.😢

[@stewartfenton7660]

I believe I'm remembering correctly, lthat Dusty cried when she got this song from Carole King.

[@MrRQBQ]

You can't teach people to sing like that, she was born with that voice.

[@Blueforlifefry]

...live my days instead of counting my years! Priceless!

[@georgewashington7824]

One of the most beautiful lyrics ever sung in a song

[@janewalker6051]

I want this played at my funeral. This beautiful song relates to a lot of people. I’m going back x

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Same here..I'm 64 and have left details of the music l want at my funeral..Goin Back for going into church..and Dance with my Father by Luther Vandross at the end because that's what I'll be doing..my dad always danced around the house with us in his arms..then on his feet..the hymn is How Great Thou Art.. l love this song by Dusty..she sings it beautifully and its definitely a song for someone older looking back on their youth..

[@andyvoaden]

Is there a song more beautiful than this, sung by such a beautiful woman.... I do not think so!

[@johnmcdonnellakacarljunglebhoy]

Brings a tear to my eye. My Da used to sing this one. He died quite young (53) so - although this could be seen as a “woman’s song” - the lyrics seem even more poignant.. Live my days, instead of counting my years... I can play the game of life to win..

[@wolflair3329]

Kiki Dee Amoureuse is a very, very close second.

[@marijaclasper2286]

I love this but I also listen a lot to Phil Collins singing it just as haunting .

[@lorenzonotarianni1667]

I don't know where I have been living the last 54 years ! I have never up to now heard either Carole Kings original version, the cover by the Byrds or this by Dusty Springfield. Just when I thought I had a list of my petsonal favourite songs that just couldn't get any better, this evening it just did. Such a hauntingly beautiful song. Greetings from Italy.

[@Bioflunz]

The line "I think I'm going back" appears in the song "Mother Love", on the very last album of Queen called "Made in Heaven". My whole life I assumed it was part of one of those unfinished songs put together by Freddie Mercury. I just saw this, and read your comment, and now I need to sit down for a moment. Boy, life is full of surprises, isn't it?

[@marijaclasper2286]

Have you heard Phil Collins sing this ? he does a fantastic job as does Dusty .

[@wovencleric2194]

This was played at Dusty's funeral. Also, my old friend Richard, a lifelong Yardbirds fan, chose this for his last song. Surprised everyone, except me. We had both agreed about this song, about 10 years previously..It will be mine as well.

[@helenwhitehurst398]

One of my all time favourite songs....so hauntingly beautiful.

[@reeceelliott2439]

1 year 4 month since my nana passed and this was played at her funeral , miss her so much! I cry when i listen to this but reminds me of my nanas happy times xxx

[@chrisclarke7828]

A thought that will haunt you until you die, but you will love it.

[@wovencleric2194]

My friend, Richard, chose this as well. Moving, nearly had this old guy in tears.

[@Barbarellacapsule]

Beautiful Song with Wise Words.... I am in my 50s & having a fab time.... Dusty lives on Our hearts🥰

[@franceleeparis37]

Only Dusty can do justice to this brilliant song… memories of warm summer days and cool summer nights..🙂

[@doreenfawcett9717]

Just. Wonderful a most beautiful Song not played enough on radio . And others

[@colinswain9740]

This is just such a beautiful song, given justice by a wonderful singer and a great arrangement.

[@imeldaennis3220]

Special song... So beautiful... Dusty had such a beautiful voice 🎤😢🌹💙

[@robsavage5765]

THAT IS THE GREATEST SONG YOU WILL EVER HEAR ONLY DUSTY COULD SING IT TO PERFECTION

[@johnrees5867]

A sad song............. but sung so beautifully by the late great Dusty Springfield

[@rjleslee]

Lovely song. Like to sing along but I simply want to listen to Dusty's marvellous voice. Miss her. Thks for posting.

[@VivienLadyO]

She really was incomparable, was Dusty. Fascinated by all kinds of music before we'd ever heard of world music. This song remains one of Carole King's finest (and there are plenty to choose from). Very, very beautiful.

[@suethrussell7178]

Dusty Springfield a legend sadly missed but her songs live on .

[@Pythinia]

'To see the world as it use to be' -- Oh yes please.

[@katherinegates1559]

💞✌️ Hold on tight to all of our great memories....They will remain in our hearts forever....Love and Peace always...💞

[@reeceelliott1377]

Playing this at my nanas funeral on friday 20th july 2018 , miss her sooo much 😭😭 R.I.P nana youll always be in my mind

[@davidball1551]

It's already in my will for when I go in the crem.

[@dennisprice7244]

Lovely song but so sad for you.

[@Zephaniah3verse17]

Hold hard folks, I'm off! Help me to live my days instead of counting my years - one of the best pieces of advice ever given.

[@rambuxraider3117]

This is such a beautifully crafted song. And Dusty Springfield does it full justice!

[@marijaclasper2286]

Phil Collins has recorded this song eaqually beautifully.

[@bracadale]

First heard this song when I was 15 and had suffered a tragic loss. It has always ever after echoed in the back of my mind.

[@robsavage5765]

WHAT A MAGNIFICENT SONG SUNG TO PERFECTION DUSTY

[@633squadrongoodwin]

One of the greatest songs, production and performance ever recorded, love it.

[@davidsimpson911]

my mother...she adored Dusty.....she passed it on to me....and i will forever play this song to celebrate my wonderful mother and the wonderful Dusty ty

[@scheckdj]

"so catch me if you can I'm goin' back" TEARS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevinblackett9393]

Beautiful song by a beautiful singer xx

[@teresahitchcock109]

Me too crying

[@Dee-fz3wx]

This will be my funeral song. Thank you darling Dusty. xx

[@arfurchance10]

Rest in Peace Lass, thank you for the music. x x

[@bobsherunkle1]

Possibly the best King/Goffin song of all time, performed by the incomparable Dusty, with an impeccable, sympathetic production by Johnny Franz. What more can you want? (although you should also listen to the Byrds' version)

[@ufoman4468]

A beautiful song sung by a beautiful lady .

[@janhope3990]

carole king cried when she heard this version

[@janhope3990]

thank you

[@suzannenation7832]

one of my favourite Dusty songs

[@gone547]

So true today. I wish I could go back.

[@ndog2005]

I'm Going Back remembering Dusty Springfield's music, truly the Greatest.

[@Rob-fs8vq]

This must be one of the most wonderful songs ever written (along with "The first time ever I saw your face", by Ewan McColl & sung by Roberta Flack.)

[@BrianMaiden-o9c]

Written by the great Carole King if I remember, such a fantastic song sung by the greatest female voice ever, God Bless ya Dusty!

[@dotandgrahamxxxx4487]

GOING BACK. MEMORIES OF HOT SUMMER DAYS. WHEN I WAS 16. Happy days of times gone forever

[@collinwild2402]

What a beautiful song by a wonderful singer

[@carlapizzicone5831]

loved DUSTY'S version of this song. U.S.A.

[@markstone8984]

My favourite song of Dusty's

[@keithdeley7236]

What a wonderful song and an amazing voice takes me back thank you dusty

[@wyeme50]

Probably Dusty's best recording, in my mind anyway, a fantastic musical arrangement and she delivers the words with such a depth of feeling, she's living the songs story line as she often seemed to, she didn't just sing.

[@blazingchris5048]

Best femaile voice ever !...

[@thomassperduti1703]

Thank you so much for posting the words with the song love it.

[@jasonruffy3375]

Thanks Dusty....life does indeed turn full circle sometimes. RIP to one of my favourite singers...who struggled through along life's highway till the bitter end.

[@Rheingold1000]

Thank you for putting such a perfect song on here, reminds me of my late sister very much xXx

[@robynsimon7537]

One of my favourite Dusty Springfield songs.

[@zaftra]

I hit 50 this year - live my days instead of counting years.

[@frankshailes3205]

I never heard this song before today. Instant tears.

[@DavidMartin-fr7fl]

I have sang this song for years as i have loved Dusty since early 60's. I am preparing for my leaving and this will be part of it.

[@tomennis7414]

What a beautiful Song ❤️

[@catherinemuirhead1745]

One of the best songs ever written, beautiful x

[@MarkJames-k5l]

I sat on my own in the crematorium this was my beautiful partner and wife best friend last piece of music haunting joy and extreme sadness miss you so much xx

[@kyawkyawwin1]

Sheer perfection.

[@YouChwb]

Dusty Springfield was one of the true voices in a sea of talented artists. If there was an influential period for music, it was this period.

[@traceycullum]

love the words to this

[@johnsims6900]

Love this song so much, i think it sums up lot of people's minds, just to be able to go back. ♥️♥️♥️

[@leeanderironside1898]

Beautiful song , beautifully sung , by a beautiful girl ❤……. From better days !

[@northlincsfox243]

My favourite by Dusty 😊 and it was in the U.K. chart around 30th July 1966 🏐

[@tsukinousagi5313]

So beautiful.

[@jordansherriff6266]

Best female sixties vocalist on the planet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bet Motown would have luved her.

[@timsgtms1222]

I wish my life will find me true love I've never had only sadness in my life as a man all I've ever wanted was a woman to love me and say thease words instead of lies I hope my love comes true

[@QueenKatz8]

I love this song; it really resonates with me, given my (ever advancing) age and the state of the world these days. I'd like it to be the closing song at my funeral. "So catch me if you can, I'm going back"

[@alessandroceccotti4671]

I violini di quel tempo come in questa canzone ti colpivano al cuore . E lo fanno ancora.

[@philipdenham8908]

Beautiful song , thank you Dusty

[@bobfriedman409]

Byrds and this version are my faves!

[@LAmotionPics]

Thank you so so so much!!! I've been searching for this song forever! its been months! I've always tried humming on the sound hound app which could detect unknown songs, and it doesn't seem to work at all, I almost gave up on it, thinking maybe its a mixed of my memories and that it might be something that I've imagined...But this time, on my special day, I thought I would give it a try with the soundhound app and I've finally found this song, thanks to your video, Thank you for sharing this amazing song! and Thank God! This brings back so many memories!

[@patrickbryant5224]

This sounds very melancholy and I have to wonder if Dusty was feeling that way.

[@jonbuckingham4295]

“And live my days.... instead of counting my years.”❤️

[@johnbarry1965]

The Byrds version is lovely as well XXXX

[@gloriajenkins1569]

I loved Dusty. For me, this is profoundly emotional.

[@TheNorth66]

Beautiful ....brings a tear to your eye

[@jackiebayliss]

Agreed mate, that's deep.

[@gailhickman5843]

Beautiful song.....

[@flamencoprof]

In 1966 I was only in my mid-teens, yet this song affected me in its evocation of the loss of childhood innocence, and the uncertainty of adulthood.

[@ginaandkev]

Dedicating this song to my dear friend Todd Trepanier. R.I.P. Gxxxxxx

[@nathanmaaka1631]

Her greatest and brilliantly written

[@lisaowens5070]

Goin' Back Dusty Springfield I think I'm goin' back To the things I learned so well in my youth I think I'm returning to Those days when I was young enough to know the truth Now there are no games To only pass the time No more coloring books No Christmas bells to chime But thinking young and growing older is no sin And I can play the game of life to win I can recall a time, When I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend And now I think I've got A lot more than a skipping rope to lift Now there's more to do Than watch my sailboat glide And everyday can be my magic carpet ride And I can play hide and seek with my fears And live my days instead of counting my years Let everyone debate the true reality, I'd rather see the world the way it used to be A little bit of freedom's all we're lack So catch me if you can I'm goin' back Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Carole King / Gerry Goffin

[@aliciahaelman6668]

Beautiful!

[@johnlight3465]

King and Queen of song make this a masterpiece recording

[@LuizAlberto49]

Se escolhesse uma canção para ser a trilha sonora de minha vida, seria esta, entre tantas versões da mesma. Dusty em uma interpretação magnífica.

[@annA48126]

Beautiful song.

[@ianspencer1585]

The days when every song had lyrics that meant something,a true classic.

[@Carmenetta]

Happy Birthday to you Mom , loving and missing you so very much it hurts . We will celebrate your birthday and thank God you are ours . Until we’re reunited Mom my darling, I will try and continue without you by my side . I love you ❤️ happy birthday in paradise

[@lzontek]

I'm with Elton, I want this played at my funeral too.

[@hazeyeyes4]

+LouZ ontek Me too. I really dislike Elton, but it IS the perfect funeral song.

[@kyawkyawwin1]

No finer song was ever written or recorded.

[@wobblertv8083]

One of the great soul voices 😊

[@paulolson9886]

Yea,,,, I'm on down hill. Guess I'm ready.

[@rhondadeane6488]

My mam idolized Dusty whose real name is Mary O'Brien , her mother came from Ireland, County Kerry xxx

[@TheKatie2450]

Love this song it makes me cry xxxxx

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Gorgeous Song! dx

[@paulspratt3107]

Fantastic voice

[@MsCocopuffy]

I think Dusty really wanted to live this song

[@jackiebayliss]

Absolutely Beautiful. I want this played at my Funeral.

[@williefinn4932]

that orchestral middle section was typical of the overblown sixties epics...one thinks of mcarthur park, james bond, epic sandle and sword films etc...its as if the song producers felt this needed a lift....were they crazy?......that marvellous underplayed piano intro and dusty`s beautiful creamy vocals override all.

[@lzontek]

+Willie Finn I agree 100 percent with you. Beautiful intro and Dusty's smoky voiced vocals, one of my ultra favorites.

[@danphipps615]

Very Good point Willie. I can't help picking up on this from many great songs from the Era. I'm surprised many of the great songs haven't been remastered to lower the volume of the Orchestral sections.

[@henrywilloughby8333]

In my opinion this was dustys finest